Question Time

1.

Which Australian minister visited New Zealand this week? a. Foreign Minister Marise Payne b. Trade Minister Simon Birmingham c. Defence Minister Linda Reynolds

2.

NZ Defence Minister Ron Mark got into a scuffle at a concert over what? a. His cowboy hat b. His guitar c. His cellphone

3.

What did Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern decide to do about an inquiry into the Whakaari/White Island tourist disaster? a. Hold a commission of inquiry b. Hold a ministerial inquiry c. Get more advice on it

4.

GDP for the last quarter increased by how much? a. 0.3 per cent b. 0.5 per cent c. 0.7 per cent

5.

Kiwis Sean Topham and Ben Guerin made a UK election campaign ad with Boris Johnson in a spoof scene from what British movie? a. Notting Hill b. Bridget Jones' Diary c. Love Actually

6.

What happened to Dame Jenny Shipley and the New

Zealand China Council? a. She was given life membership b. She was appointed chair c. She was restructured out of it

7.

What did Jacinda Ardern call UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a tweet in 2012, before either of them became prime ministers? a. Gaffe man b. Clutsy clown c. The Eton mess

8.

Who did TV psychologist Nigel Latta suggest that National was emulating in its criticism of the Government's current operating deficit? a. Donald Trump b. Rob Muldoon c. Roger Douglas

9.

What minister this week announced the regulations for medicinal cannabis? a. Associate Health Minister Jenny Salesa b. Associate Health Minister Julie Anne Genter c. Health Minister David Clark

10.

When does Parliament resume in 2020? a. January 28 b. February 11 c. February 18

Answers: 1. A 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. C 6. C 7. A 8. A 9. C 10. B